Paul Downey became President & CEO of Serving Seniors in 1995, after volunteering for the organization for nearly ten years.
Since becoming President & CEO Paul has steadfastly guided Serving Seniors’ innovative efforts to keep low-income seniors healthy and independent.
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Lori oversees agency advancement by providing leadership in identifying, cultivating and soliciting philanthropic support from community members, corporations, foundations and other individuals. The relationships this office helps create and steward aim to advance the agency’s mission and strengthen its ties with the community. Lori has over 10 years of experience in strengthening institutional networks and in fundraising.

Melinda manages all business models and program evaluation to drive business performance throughout the organization. She analyzes outcomes of various programs for operational and program planning and works with each department to improve business processes and increase efficiency. Melinda also oversees all of the IT, data and technological projects within the organization.

Giselle oversees the agency’s human resources, operations, nutrition, and social ventures. With 20 years of progressively responsible management experience, her focus is on employee growth and development of the organization.

Sue oversees the financial management of the organization including grant compliance, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, payroll, banking, internal controls, budgeting, cost allocation, general accounting, and investments. She is also responsible for the strategic analysis of current and potential agency operations from a financial perspective. Sue has more than 20 years of nonprofit financial and executive management expertise.

Every member of our Board of Directors financially supports Serving Seniors.

Executive Committee

President and CEO

Paul Downey

"My favorite and most gratifying moments involve simply walking through our facilities. Invariably, I will be stopped by a senior who tells me that Serving Seniors has been a lifesaver. These moments are the reason I am proud to be a part of this organization."